American Ivy: Prologue

<p>A trend forecaster follows up on a trend report from 2016. A prominent fashion buyer tells me his trends for fall 2022. And I wonder why one particular trend, against all odds, seems to come back over and over again</p><p>To see the jeans of the future, along with more images, ... Show More

<p>So where does Ivy begin? The short answer: Princeton University. The long answer is a spiral that takes us from a 1940s Chinese prison camp, to the raucous party culture of 1920s London, to the docks of downtown New York City after The War of 1812.</p><p>To see images, notes a ... Show More

<p>The look of the elite somehow becomes the look for everyone. And as more and more people are taking on Ivy, it only becomes cooler and cooler. Which goes against everything I thought I knew about trends.</p><p>To see images, notes, and full transcripts, go to <a href="https:// ... Show More

When Madame du Barry, King Louis XV’s last mistress, pleaded for “just a little moment more” before her execution in 1793, in the throes of the French Revolution, she seemed to capture the fleeting pleasures and indulgence of the Rococo age. Artnet Editor Katie White eloquently d ... Show More

It's no secret that history is filled with relatively arbitrary fashion rules, fads and faux pas -- and what may be hot stuff in one era often ends up being seen as cringeworthy in later years. But how ridiculous does clothing of yesteryear get? In part one of this week's special ... Show More

In the wonderful and often bizarre world of fashion fads from history, we ask the question: which should live on to wear another day and which should be left to history? Recommended resources:• Bedazzled Beetles• Hobble Skirt• Painted knees Want more Dressed: The History of Fashi ... Show More

<p><strong>What Can Fashion History Teach Us About Sustainability? </strong>Which fashion figures tower over the history books? Who’s fame stands the test of time, and <strong>who gets forgotten</strong> - and why? What can we learn from wartime rationing and the <strong>Make Do ... Show More

Much has been made of the fashion on Empire. But the show's visuals are stunning across the board — not just the costumes, but also the sets, and especially the visual art that decorates seemingly every surface. Walking through the Lyons' world is like taking a stroll through a g ... Show More

<p>As New York Fashion Week comes to a close, our Vogue editors are still reeling from all the shows and events of the season. Today on <em>The Run-Through</em>, Nicole Phelps and Chloe Malle walk through some of the standouts, and share what they see as emerging trends.</p><p>“I ... Show More

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>What comes to mind when you hear the phase: power dressing? In the 1980s, it was big news in the corporate world - with woman in big-shouldered designer suits, showing the men who was boss. But using clothes to communicate your status goes back as far as fashion d ... Show More

We speak with the casting director James Scully about his trajectory of working in fashion, from his days at the iconic New York boutique Charivari in the ‘80s to his days at Harper’s Bazaar and the changes he witnessed while being there, to becoming one of the best casting agent ... Show More

The last time we had episodes focusing upon the Scotcast, it was at the end of Season Two… at the end of roman Britannia, and quite a lot of things have changed for our friends in the north. So, as is our custom, now that we’re changing gears and focusing on a new era in […] The ... Show More

New season coming in September. The theme is 'remembering' and this introduction will explain the premise more clearly for returning, or new listeners.